“English is the natural language of science”: discourses and ideologies concerning EMI in two Brazilian universities

Author:

Cogo Alessia1,Gimenez Telma2,Cabrini Calvo Luciana3,El Kadri Michele2

Affiliation:

1. Department of English and Creative Writing , Goldsmiths, University of London , London , UK

2. University of Londrina , Londrina , Brazil

3. University of Maringá , Maringá , Brazil

Abstract

Abstract With the introduction of English medium instruction (EMI) as one strategy for the internationalization of universities, more and more lecturers in Brazil choose the option of running their courses in EMI, while higher education courses are normally taught in Portuguese, the official language. In this study, we aim to explore the discourses and ideologies underlying the introduction and choice of EMI in two Brazilian higher education institutions. We conducted interviews with lecturers and focus group discussions with lecturers and students at two state universities in Paraná, Brazil. The results show a tendency to see English as “the natural language of science” which is underpinned by various ideological positions in relation to the role of English in academia, such as monolingual, correctness and native speakerism ideologies. At the same time, the data shows resistance to English from a linguistic justice perspective, and portrays university lecturers as engaging in a balancing act to facilitate inclusion and still offer international opportunities to students in Brazil.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

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